MLL

MLL to Host 2012 Championships in Boston

from press release

BOSTON – Major League Lacrosse announced
Wednesday it will host the 2012 MLL Championship Weekend on August
25 and 26 at the historic Harvard Stadium in Boston, Mass.,
according to MLL Commissioner David Gross. Harvard Stadium is the
home venue of the 2011 MLL Champion Boston Cannons.

"We are pleased to bring Championship Weekend back to Boston in
2012," said MLL Commissioner David Gross. "We have had proven event
success in Boston as evidenced by past Championship Weekends and
the overwhelming support of our 2011 MLL All-Star Game, which was
held at Harvard Stadium."

This will mark the fourth time Major League Lacrosse will host
its championships in Boston. In 2004 and 2005 MLL hosted semi-final
and championship games at Nickerson Field and in 2008 at Harvard
Stadium. The MLL Championship format includes the top four ranked
teams which will compete in two semi-final games on Saturday,
August 25. The first semi final begins at 1:00 pm ET and the second
semi final starts at 4:00 pm ET. The two winning teams will advance
to the Championship Game, which will take place on Sunday, August
26 at 1:00 pm ET.

MLL recently announced its 2012 schedule, which includes two
additional regular season games than in previous years. The season
will commence on April 28 with 14-regular season games and will
culminate with Championship Weekend on August 25 and 26. For the
full schedule, click here.

The Boston Cannons are the defending MLL Champions and will try
to be the first MLL team to win back-to-back Steinfeld Cups since
the 2006-2007 Philadelphia Barrage.

"Following our first championship win, we couldn't be happier to
host the 2012 MLL Championship Weekend, giving us the opportunity
to repeat in front of our home crowd, the best fans in Major League
Lacrosse," said Cannons General Manager Kevin Barney. "With two new
teams in the league, it's only going to get tougher to make the
post-season, so every regular season game will be a battle and a
great show for our fans."

Built in 1903, Harvard Stadium is the nation's oldest football
stadium and seats over 30,000 people. It is nestled next to the
Charles River with the Boston Skyline on the horizon and is ranked
among the nation's finest facilities of its kind.

Tickets for the 2012 MLL Championship Weekend are presently
available through the Boston Cannons with season ticket packages.
To purchase tickets, visit www.bostoncannons.com or call (617)
746-9933. Single game tickets will be available at a later
date.